Things Cooks Know
Real Simple|August 2018

STRATEGIES, TECHNIQUES, AND TIPS ON CHILES AND PEPPERS— FROM THE REAL SIMPLE TEST KITCHEN TO YOURS.

Grace Elkus
Things Cooks Know

Ready to turn up the heat?

Our guide to chiles and peppers—in peak season now—will help you distinguish your poblanos from your serranos.

THE BASICS

1 POBLANO 

Relatively mild, these thick-skinned, heart-shaped peppers are ideal for stuffing (think chiles rellenos).

2 HABANERO 

Super-spicy and distinctively fruity, habaneros range in color from green to red. Their robust heat stands up well to grilled meats.

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